Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ceramics have become an indispensable building and surface material and remain one of the key design elements when building or renovating a home. The advancements Spanish manufacturers have made to the production processes of ceramics have imbued collections with immeasurable benefits. The quality, inalterability, resistance to severe weather conditions and temperatures, non-toxic properties, ease of maintenance, and stability of new ceramic ranges are just a few essential variables to consider

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Carpetland USA, which operates nine locations in Iowa and Illinois, expects solid sales activity for the fall selling season. What if the other shoe never drops? What if those storm clouds looming in the distance instead dissipate to allow the sun to shine through again. Flooring retailers expecting a rough patch in the second half have discovered that business conditions are actually picking up again for the fall selling season.

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

CEDIA, a huge tech expo, is coming up at the end of the month and my latest piece is both a show preview and look at what's hot in well-tech. The post New Smart Home Technology Expo Will Feature Wellness Enhancements comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Previous Mohawk/School Crashers partnership outcome. Dalton—Thanks to the School Crashers program and Mohawk Group, Georgia students and faculty recently returned to reimagined media centers, sensory rooms and counseling centers at several schools across the state. Since the first “crashes” nearly a decade ago, Mohawk Industries’ commercial flooring division and Georgia United Foundation have worked together to refresh learning spaces and facilitate renovations in underserved public schools.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Orange, Calif.—MSI introduced a new line of artificial grass featuring the EverGrass Turf series. According to the company, the worry-proof turf features the appearance and texture of natural grass boasting green hues that needs no maintenance or watering, backed by an industry-leading lifetime limited residential warranty. With its versatility, EverGrass Turf can be used both indoors and out making for the perfect grass alternative for a picturesque front yard, back patio, poolside, game room,

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett North America said it will be implementing a new carbon strategy that will ultimately make real changes in how the company makes its floors, reducing impact rather than offsetting it. Earlier this year, Tarkett revealed its Climate Roadmap for 2030, which includes a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% across its entire value chain by 2030—in full alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement objective to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When choosing the right software or ERP for your business, there’s a lot to keep in mind. Ease of use, essential functions, speed of operation, etc. At the end of the day, it all eventually boils down to one thing: keeping the backend of your business organized for optimal efficiency. Knowing where to find every detail and aspect about sales, orders, installations and more not only gives flooring businesses the ability to run more efficiently, but it can also make a business more profitable.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

By Jim Augustus Armstrong— In the first installment in this sales advisor series , I covered the fact that many U.S. institutions (government, education, churches, corporations, news media, etc.) suffer from a massive loss of trust. It’s against this backdrop of distrust that all of your marketing efforts take place. I also covered strategies for overcoming this distrust and positioning yourself as a trusted sales advisor.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Lancaster, Pa.—Ecore plans to invest $25.5 million to open a regional manufacturing and tire recycling facility in Ozark, Ala., where it will create 84 jobs. The privately held company based here is the largest converter of reclaimed rubber in North America and its largest raw material is scrap truck tires. “Ecore is a great addition for Alabama’s business community and its decision to locate an advanced manufacturing and recycling facility in Dale County will have a major economic impact on the

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

By Laurie Baatz— In the previous installment, we acknowledged the challenges that exist in today’s business climate for business owners when it comes to hiring decisions. With the current U.S. unemployment rate sitting at 3.5%, businesses find themselves competing for workers today more than ever. As a consequence, the shortage of qualified candidates continues to make the hiring process difficult.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Atlanta—DCO Commercial Floors, one of the nation’s fastest-growing commercial flooring contractors, has named Grant Petruzzelli vice president. An industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Petruzzelli most recently served as president of Universal Metro, a fellow Starnet Commercial Flooring contractor based in Southern California. “Grant is an outstanding addition to the DCO leadership team,” stated Curtis Blanton, CEO of DCO Commercial Floors.

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